Artwork
The Poet
The Poet is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Poet is a print created by Jusepe de Ribera around 1620, using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper. It is a representative work of Ribera, a prominent figure in Spanish Baroque art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a hooded figure seated under a tree branch, with clasped hands and a hidden face. The surrounding environment is suggestive of a rocky hillside with scattered leaves, evoking a contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Ribera employed sharp lines and shading to achieve depth in the print, emphasizing the figure's robe and the twisted branch. The use of etching and engraving techniques was characteristic of Ribera's work and common in prints of the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
